Meet the Herringbone Team: James Colvin
Continuing our series of introducing the members of the Herringbone family, we have our favourite shop assistant, James Colvin, up next!
Hi! Give us a quick introduction; who are you?
Hi, I'm James! I study History at the University of Kent, and work in the shop a couple of times a week - chances are, if you pop in, it'll be my friendly face saying hello!
Tell us about your career!
I've been with Herringbone for about a year, part time during my studies at the university. I've really enjoyed my time - I'm fairly certain 'kitchen salesman' might top the list of odd student jobs! Otherwise, I work at a bar in Canterbury - anything to keep me from actual studying!
What is it you do at Herringbone?
I look after the shop a couple of times a week so Will has a little more time with Fred - if you pop in, I'll be writing a blog, tidying the shop, or talking to customers. I may well be your first point of contact in you getting your new kitchen!
What about design drives you?
While I don't work on the kitchens themselves, I love that I get to look at the photos and testimonies from customers, who all love their new space. Writing the blog week to week is great, as I still get to appreciate all the lovely new kitchens!
What project are you most proud of in your time with Herringbone?
The most rewarding part is definitely helping talk to a customer on their first visit, recommending certain units or styles, and then seeing them later, after completition, and seeing how ecstatic they are with their new kitchen!
Why should people go with Herringbone?
No other place offers the same level of commitment to customers - we like to make sure every decision in your kitchen is made with you, which ensures the new kitchen is totally your own.
What about you would people be surprised by?
I sing in 2 choirs at the university, have sung for 5 years, and played piano for 10 - athough, you might not be too surprised if you've ever walked into the shop, as I am quite often found singing along to music (most probably Toto's Africa!)
Meet the Herringbone Team: William Durrant
With Herringbone Kitchens having recently celebrated it's 2nd Anniversary (yay!), we thought it would be a perfect time to meet and introduce our team to the site, and who better to start with than our Director and Designer, William Durrant!
Hi! Give us a quick introduction; who are you?
Hi, my name is William Durrant. I live in Canterbury and have a one year old son, named Freddie, who keeps me on my toes.
Tell us about your career!
I have been working in the Kitchen industry for almost a decade. I started working for a much larger company and have also worked for another independent showroom. I learned a lot about design, project management and the kitchen industry in my first few roles. However, I wanted to branch out and be in the position to design my own kitchen ranges and manage all aspects of the project. I am lucky to have the opportunity to own my own company and very lucky in having the best team around me.
What is it you do at Herringbone?
I am the Designer as well as the Director.
What about design drives you?
I love a project and love when there are particularly challenging elements to the design. It is especially fun when clients are brave in wanting to try new materials.
